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Re: Side vs. Top Shooter
A picture of our prototype shooter. Over-under rollers, the small roller diameter means less gearing (4:1 from a 775 direct-driving the rollers) and that it can be very close to max height. Having two separate rollers lets us adjust spin. Backspin for making shots, and top spin for throwing balls across the field with a bounce or two.
http://i.imgur.com/b018x.jpg
Very similar to our 2006 shooter that we really liked. We have since added grippy material to the rollers, and made it adjustable to pinch the ball a bit more to get more grip.
Just a tidbit: backspin will dramatically increase shot range, just ask anyone who plays airsoft and had to adjust their kick-up.
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Last edited by JamesCH95 : 16-01-2012 at 10:53.
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16-01-2012, 10:50
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